Walmart anticipates digital sales rise of 40 percent next year
The world's largest retailer continues to scale back new store growth in the United States as it invests in online growth.
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Walmart plans to put merchandise return process in fast lane
Walmart is altering its policies to speed returns, even it means that nothing is returned at all in some cases.
Battered Finish Line ripe for takeover
The Finish Line Inc. is highly vulnerable to being acquired, retail analysts say, thanks to a succession of challenges hitting it all at once.
Judge tosses lawsuit by Fogle’s ex-wife against Subway
Boone County Judge Matthew Kincaid dismissed Kathleen McLaughlin's suit Tuesday, citing a "lack of personal jurisdiction."
Developer sets upscale rents for 27-story apartment tower downtown
Although the largest units in 360 Market Square will top out at more than $2,000 a month, the rates compare favorably with other new downtown projects, according to one apartment expert.
Restaurateur closes Broad Ripple eatery to focus on downtown spot
MoFoCo, formerly known as the Monon Food Co., closed its original Broad Ripple location on Sunday.
No assembly required? Ikea to buy services site TaskRabbit
Furniture retail giant Ikea—which is set to open a massive new store in Fishers on Oct. 11— is making moves so you don’t have to assemble a sofa or bookcase yourself.
Finish Line shares spike on latest takeover report
Shares in Finish Line Inc. surged late Thursday after the New York Post reported the Indianapolis-based retailer was nearing a deal to be acquired by United Kingdom-based Sports Direct International.
Popular Mexican restaurant in Fishers plans second location
Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine, 8657 E. 116th St., has announced plans to open a second eatery in a highly visible but long-abandoned former restaurant site near 96th Street and Interstate 69.
Changes afoot at Greek dining mainstay
The owners of Santorini Greek Kitchen in Fountain Square are bringing in a management firm so they can fully concentrate on their new downtown banquet facility.
Chicago-based taco bar preparing to open downtown Indy location
A restaurant with three locations in Chicago plans to occupy the first-floor space vacated earlier this year by Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery at South Meridian and Georgia streets.
Target to increase hourly base pay to $15 by end of 2020
Target Corp. said the move will help it better recruit and retain top-quality staff and provide a better shopping experience for its customers.
Finish Line reports tough quarterly results, downsizes forecast
The Indianapolis-based athletic footwear and apparel retailer also made changes to its board and executive ranks.
Firms find gold helping vendors sell on Amazon
Amazon has become such a colossal retail force that scores of companies have formed specifically to support Amazon vendors. And some of those firms are based in Indiana.
Nora hardware store to be replaced by $27.1M apartment project
Called the Notch at Nora, the 186-unit development from TWG received rezoning approval Wednesday from the Metropolitan Development Commission despite neighborhood opposition.
A dozen downtown restaurants claim steaks as their specialty
Whether you prefer Prime beef, Black Angus or Wagyu, or want your steak served sizzling in butter (see Ruth's Chris) or carved at your table (see Fogo de Chao), there's something here for everyone.
Toys ‘R’ Us files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The company filed Chapter 11 documents late Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Richmond, Virginia. The chain secured $3 billion in debtor-in-possession financing to stay open while it restructures, according to a company statement.
Bottleworks project on Mass Ave to feature food hall
The developer of the massive $260 million project is planning for space to host a broad mix of vendors, ranging from seafood purveyors and fruit-and-vegetable stands to restaurants of various sizes.
Some Toys `R’ Us vendors cutting shipments on bankruptcy fears
Some suppliers to Toys “R” Us Inc. have scaled back shipments to the retailer as it struggles to refinance debt and avoid a potential bankruptcy filing, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Finish Line stock jumps on takeover speculation
Stock in Finish Line Inc. rose 6.5 percent Wednesday after an analyst at Susquehanna Financial said he believes a buyout of the Indianapolis-based retailer is likely.